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The Berks-Mont NewsSun, 02 Aug 2015 20:10:35 -040060The Colebrookdale Railroad is getting ready to host a vintage baseball game at Memorial Park -- the community is invited to come out and ride through the Secret Valley Line with the players.

This historical experience is being presented on Sunday, Aug. 9, by the Athletic Base Ball Club of Philadelphia in partnership with the railroad.

Shouts of "Hey, hey, hey! ADA!" could be heard on the streets of Reading the morning of July 24, as people from across Berks County living with disabilities, their friends and coworkers, and supportive community members traveled to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

]]>Fri, 31 Jul 2015 17:46:53 -0400201507311746532015-07-31T17:46:53-04:002015-07-31T17:46:53-04:00Hamburg Area School Board approved changes to the high school program of studies for the 2015-16 school year on July 27.

Junior and senior students will be able to earn 1 credit by taking part in a professional field experience, previously referred to as an internship.

"This will allow students to experience the professional world while earning school credit hours," said Chris Spohn, high school principal.

A collision occurred when the first driver struck the rear of vehicle ahead, driven by Tara Hernandez, 25, from the Bronx, NY. The collision caused Hernandez's vehicle to careen off the right side of the ride into a tree.

]]>Fri, 31 Jul 2015 16:58:50 -0400201507311658502015-07-31T16:58:50-04:002015-07-31T16:58:50-04:00What's going on musically in the Berks-Mont Newspapers coverage area? A lot, and we want to help keep everyone in the know.

]]>Fri, 31 Jul 2015 16:21:51 -0400201507311621512015-07-31T16:21:51-04:002015-07-31T16:21:51-04:00Pennsylvania summers are no joke. While we are fortunate enough to enjoy beautiful seasonal weather in fall and spring, we also experience freezing winters and blistering summer days. One Friday was such a day, with temperatures soaring and humidity rising, so our family decided to check out a local site that promised much cooler temperatures: Crystal Cave.]]>Fri, 31 Jul 2015 16:21:48 -0400201507311621482015-07-31T16:21:48-04:002015-07-31T16:21:48-04:00Exeter High school student Hunter Ahrens recently led the monthly meeting of the Exeter School Board meeting with an informative presentation relating to the Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance (LERTA) program.

"Put simply, the LERTA is a tax incentive that encourages businesses to rehabilitate deteriorated industrial, commercial and other properties," says Ahrens at the July 21 meeting.

]]>Fri, 31 Jul 2015 16:16:21 -0400201507311616212015-07-31T16:16:21-04:002015-07-31T16:16:21-04:00Frystown Lions Club president Dennis Zerbe expressed his appreciation to Connie Bashore for her presentation on the history of, and current work with the Bethel-Tulpehocken Food Pantry, which is run out of Salem Lutheran Church in Bethel. Bashore is currently the volunteer director of the pantry.]]>Fri, 31 Jul 2015 14:46:29 -0400201507311446292015-07-31T14:46:29-04:002015-07-31T14:46:29-04:00Businesses working to save electricity or protect the environment can now apply for a state grant for pollution prevention and energy conservation projects, Sen. Judy Schwank said today.

The Department of Environmental Protection's Small Business Advantage Grants offer first-come, first-served matching grants up to $9,500.

]]>Fri, 31 Jul 2015 13:01:53 -0400201507311301532015-07-31T13:01:53-04:002015-07-31T13:01:53-04:00On Saturday, July 25, The Kwik Shoppe held a 50's party, donating part of the proceeds to the local fire company. With $1 specials all day, a DJ, balloons for the kids and a 50/50 drawing, the event offered fun for the community while supporting a cause.

The Shoemakersville Fire Company brought a fire truck to support the event.

]]>Fri, 31 Jul 2015 12:08:28 -0400201507311208282015-07-31T12:08:28-04:002015-07-31T12:08:28-04:00On Saturday, Aug. 8, the Chesmont Astronomical Society will host their annual outreach event about astronomy, StarFest 2015. This free event will take place at Hopewell Furnace National Historic Park where you'll have the chance to experience the night sky like you've never before.

There will be telescopes, educational activities, presentations and guest speakers.

]]>Fri, 31 Jul 2015 11:09:23 -0400201507311109232015-07-31T11:09:23-04:002015-07-31T11:09:23-04:00READING >> Drug addiction does not end with the individual with the disease, but creates a ripple effect through the family and loved ones of the addict.

That is the message behind an upcoming program at the Reading Hospital School of Health Services.

The program is titled "Many Communities… One Message!" and will focus on different aspects of addiction, its impact on communities and the roads to recovery.

]]>Thu, 30 Jul 2015 15:58:36 -0400201507310852152015-07-30T15:58:36-04:002015-07-31T08:52:15-04:00Honey Brook Borough's third concert of the free Concert in the Park series will be held on Sunday, Aug. 9 at 5:30 p.m. when Philadelphia-based Americana band Black Horse Motel takes the stage.

"The summer concert series began in 2010. I had attended other community outdoor summer concerts and really felt that Honey Brook needed live music in the park," said Park and Recreation Chairperson Jeanne Jenzano.

"With the need and the help of many, the magic is connecting the two," said Ken Ross, chair of the Honey Brook Food Pantry.

Saturday, July 25, the Honeybrook Golf Club at 1422 Cambridge Road hosted an all-day music festival on the greens to benefit the Honey Brook Food Pantry.

]]>Thu, 30 Jul 2015 12:29:49 -0400201507301229492015-07-30T12:29:49-04:002015-07-30T12:29:49-04:00Two Honey Brook siblings, Kaleigh and Mason Horst, encouraged members of the community to make a difference on July 23 with a lemonade stand fundraiser to help Bridge of Hope Lancaster and Chester Counties, a non-profit that works with single moms who are homeless.

The kids, whose mother works for Bridge of Hope, wanted to do something fun this summer but also wanted to "help the families that mommy works with.